UK Parliament · Commons Division 170 · 24 February 2017
Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Bill: Third Reading: Closure motion
137 Aye / 5 No · majority 132 · 142 MPs recorded · 4 tellers
What this vote was about
A closure motion forces an immediate vote on the question before the Commons, cutting off further debate. The Speaker must judge that the matter has been adequately discussed. Used by both government and opposition to shut down obstruction.